Sr Electrical Engineer - Aircraft Power & Subsystems

  • Sierra Nevada Corporation
  • Dayton, Ohio
  • Full Time
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, were applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Forces (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If youre passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here .

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! Electrical engineers at Sierra Nevada Corporation research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll conceptualize and design new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle from analog and digital electronic circuit card assemblies to fully integrated systems.

Serve as a Liaison Engineer across all IPT's within the SAOC program. Primarily responsible for problem solving and facilitating action between Ops, MX & Engineering. You will support the Aircraft Liaison Managers, SEIT & SAOC program leadership. You will be a responsible team member fielding the weapon system - 747-800, ground support equipment, trainer & systems integration lab.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
    Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
    Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Able to effectively and clearly communicate complex regulatory requirements and solutions
  • ITAR, EAR, FTR
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting federal rules and regulations
  • Must have an Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Proficient knowledge of ITAR & EAR concepts
  • Thorough understanding of customs processes and compliance
  • Advanced knowledge of OCR EASE, DTRADE/DECCS, SNAP-R, Customs ACE
  • Experience conducting export control classifications and jurisdiction reviews
  • Experience with commercial driven aircraft
  • Active Top Secret clearance.

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of Americas fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. Were known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nations most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Job ID: 477729016
Originally Posted on: 5/19/2025

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